control
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition power to direct or determine
- definition a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- definition (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
- definition a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
- definition the activity of managing or exerting control over something
- definition the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
- definition discipline in personal and social activities
- definition great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- definition a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
- definition a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
- definition the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
- definition exercise authoritative control or power over
- definition lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- definition handle and cause to function
- definition maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
- definition check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- definition place under restrictions; limit access to by law
- definition verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- definition be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- definition have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of